India, Oct. 28 -- When you type "Jan Nayak" into a search engine, one name instantly appears - Karpoori Thakur, the legendary socialist and former Chief Minister of Bihar. For decades, the title "Jan Nayak," meaning People's Leader, has been synonymous with Thakur's legacy.

But now, that legacy is at the center of a political storm. The Congress party recently shared a picture of Rahul Gandhi with the caption "Jan Nayak," sparking outrage from the BJP and dissent within the opposition alliance itself.

The BJP accused Congress of "stealing" the honor that rightly belongs to Karpoori Thakur. BJP spokesperson Ajay Alok lashed out, saying, "Both Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav are neither layak (worthy) nor Jan Nayak-they are nalayak (unwor...